In the Media – 2024
Kia Ora - 1 December 2024
Culture Food News
Eat, Drink, Cook – by Shelley Howells
Page 128
Available via the App Store View Article
Verve – December 24/ January 25
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Verve Christmas Gift Guide
Pages 94/ 97
issuu.com/verve-magazine/docs/verve_december_24/98
Hawkes Bay Today – 16 November 2024
Gold in Them Thar Hills – by Mike Yardley
www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/hawkes-bay-today/20241116/282175066650339
AND
Bay of Plenty Times
Whanganui Chronicle
The Gisbourne Herald
The Northern Advocate
Food Ticker – 29 November 2024
Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 29 November?
Reefton Distilling Co. launches a new look for Little Biddy
www.foodticker.co.nz/?s=Reefton+Distilling+Co.
The Press – 4 November 2024
Reefton gin and whisky infused with pounamu – by Joanne Naish
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360474436/reefton-gin-and-whisky-infused-pounamu
Toast Magazine - 4 November 2024
Local News
Reefton Distilling Co. Shares the spirit of Te Tai Poutini
toastmag.co.nz/news/reefton-distilling-pounamu
Restaurant & Café - 4 November 2024
Bar & Beverage, Local, News
Pounamu Connection for Reefton Distilling Co.
Reefton Distilling Co. has collaborated with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae with the sacred connection of Pounamu and the spirit of the West Coast
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/ponamu-connection-for-reefton-distilling-co/
Newstalk ZB – 26 October 2024
Lifestyle/ Travel
The hospitality beacon of Reefton – by Mike Yardley
Mike Yardley calls in at Reefton Distilling Co. on his recent visit to “the town of light”
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/travel/mike-yardley-the-hospitality-beacon-of-reefton
Saturday Morning with Jack Tame – 26 October 2024
On Air
Mike Yardley: The hospitality of Reefton
Mike Yardley shares his tips for visiting Reefton and the Lewis Pass
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/saturday-morning-with-jack-tame/audio/mike-yardley-the-hospitality-of-reefton
AND Listen to this iHeart Podcast here
The Press – 5 October 2024
Playing the long game to take a West Coast whisky to the world – by Joanne Naish
www.thepress.co.nz/business/350434523/playing-long-game-take-west-coast-whisky-world
The Beverage Report 2024 – 4 October 2024
Spirits from the New Zealand rainforest
issuu.com/supermarketnewsnz/docs/2024_beverage_report_final/47
Drinksbiz – October/ November 2024
Spirits News
Reefton Distilling Co. unveils fresh look for Little Biddy
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/db_october_november_2024_issuu/98
Drinksbiz – October/ November 2024
Magical Botanicals – The Gin report
From classic London Dry botanicals to hand foraged native ingredients that speak to a time and place, discover the tales behind the gins in this year’s Gin report
Pages 65, 66 and 70
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/db_october_november_2024_issuu/52
Food Ticker – 29 September 2024
Fresh Cuts - What’s new for the week to 27 September? – by Staff Reporter
Proper Crisps gets spicy, Heinz Pickle Flavoured Ketchup arrives in NZ, Zephyr Coffee Co teams up with Twiice, and Reefton Distilling Co launched a new look for Little Biddy.
www.foodticker.co.nz/?s=Reefton+Distilling+Co.
Restaurant & Café - 23 September 2024
Bar & Beverage, Distilleries, News
Little Biddy Refresh
Reefton Distilling Co. has announced a refreshed look for its popular Little Biddy range with a modern, native botanical touch.
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/little-biddy-refresh/
NBR – 23 September 2024
Reefton Distilling Co secures $1.7m for next growth – by Jonathan Mitchell
Reefton Distilling Co has secured a fresh injection of capital via a Snowball Effect raise to fund its next stage of growth.
www.nbr.co.nz/deals/reefton-distilling-co-secures-1-7m-for-next-growth-phase/
NZCity – 16 September 2024
News/ Business
A one million dollar boost for a West Coast spirits producer
home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=406708&fm=newsmain%2Cnrhl
Food Ticker - 16 September 2024
Reefton Distilling Co passes $1m target
www.foodticker.co.nz/?s=Reefton+Distilling+Co
Restaurant & Café - 13 September 2024
Bar & Beverage, Distilleries, News
Whisky demand at Reefton
New Zealand Investors have backed Reefton Distilling Co.'s whisky production, as global market demand has strong growth
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/whisky-demand-at-reefton/
Food and Beverage Industry News – 13 September 2024
New Zealand investors back West Coast Whisky – by Adam McCleery
www.foodmag.com.au/new-zealand-investors-back-west-coast-whisky/
The Shout – 13 September 2024
West Coast distillery investment offer reaches $1M target – by Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/west-coast-distillery-investment-offer-reaches-1m-target/
Food Ticker - 9 September 2024
Reefton Distilling Co edges towards target
www.foodticker.co.nz/?s=Reefton+Distilling+Co.
Informed Investor – Spring 2024
New world of Whisky
An opportunity to invest in new world whisky with a leading West Coast business
Pages 82/83 View Article
NZ House & Garden – September 2024
Food /Imbibe
Drinks Edit – by Nikki Birrell
Gin for all Seasons – Nikki Birrell reviews Little Biddy Gin - Ebony
Page 144
stuffmagazines.pressreader.com/nz-house-garden/20240901/page/143
REX online – 28 August 2024
Brewing & Distilling
Reefton Distilling Co. Sets Sights On Global Whisky Market With New Capital Raise – by Dominic George
www.rexonline.co.nz/home/rural/2024/08/reefton-distilling-co-sets-sights-on-global-whisky-market-with-new-capital-raise.html
REX Rural Exchange – 27 August 2024
Host Dominic George chats with Reefton Distilling Co. Founder Patsy Bass about their current capital raise, the global demand for New World whisky, and some of the “pinch me” moments since opening the distillery in 2018.
37:40 minutes to 47:47
Listen to this REX Podcast on available streaming platforms including Omny FM, Spotify, Apple Music and Rova
The Shout - 21 August 2024
Business/ Drinks/ News/ Spirits
Reefton Distilling Co. launches investment offer to scale up whisky production – by Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/reefton-distilling-co-launches-investment-offer-to-scale-up-whisky-production
Drinksbiz – 21 August 2024
Industry News
Reefton Distilling to scale up whisky with capital raise
www.drinksbiz.co.nz/news/reefton-distilling-to-scale-up-whisky-with-investment-offer
Food Ticker – 21 August 2024
Reefton Distilling puts $2m top target on latest cap raise
www.foodticker.co.nz/?s=Reefton+Distilling+Co.
Scoop – 21 August 2024
Business
Reefton Distilling Co. Launch Investment Offer To Scale Up Whisky Production
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2408/S00330/reefton-distilling-co-launch-investment-offer-to-scale-up-whisky-production.htm
REX online – 9 August 2024
Brewing & Distilling
NZ Spirits Awards Judge Reveals Meticulous Sensory Evaluation Process – by Dominic George
www.rexonline.co.nz/home/rural/2024/08/nz-spirits-awards-judge-reveals-meticulous-sensory-evaluation-process.html
REX Rural Exchange – 7 August 2024
Host Dominic George chats with Reefton Distilling Co. Brand Ambassador Beth Scott about her career at Reefton Distilling Co., what it means to be a Brand Ambassador, and her role as a judge at the 2024 New Zealand Spirits Awards
31:32 minutes to 52:56
Listen to this REX Podcast on available streaming platforms including Omny FM, Spotify, Apple Music and Rova
REX online – 16 July 2024
Brewing & Distilling
Nick Secker Named As One Of Two Brand Ambassadors For Reefton Distilling Co.
www.rexonline.co.nz/home/rural/2024/07/nick-secker-named-as-one-of-two-brand-ambassadors-for-reefton-distilling-co.html
Food Ticker – 15 July 2024
Reefton Distilling Co’s new whisky play
www.foodticker.co.nz/?s=Reefton+Distilling+Co.
REX Rural Exchange – 15 July 2024
Host Dominic George chats with Reefton Distilling Co. Brand Ambassador Nick Secker about securing one of two roles as Brand Ambassador for the award-winning Reefton Distilling Co.
28:27 minutes to 36:43
Listen to the REX Today Podcast available streaming platforms including Omny FM, Spotify, Apple Music and Rova
The Shout -15 July 2024
Beers, Drinks, News, Spirits
Air New Zealand announces new lineup of in-flight Kiwi spirits and craft beer – by Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/air-new-zealand-announces-new-lineup-of-in-flight-kiwi-spirits-and-craft-beer/
Drinksbiz – 12 July 2024
New Air NZ beverage menu showcases Kiwi craft
www.drinksbiz.co.nz/news/new-air-nz-beverage-menu-showcases-kiwi-craft
StopPress – 12 July 2024
Movings and Shakings: New hires for Undertow Media, Reefton Distilling; Strong ratings for TV news
Reefton Distilling expands team with Business, Brand Ambassador roles
stoppress.co.nz/news/movings-and-shakings-new-hires-for-undertow-media-reefton-distilling-strong-ratings-for-tv-news/
Restaurant & Café – 9 July 2024
Bar & Beverage/ Local/ News
BRAND AMBASSADORS FOR REEFTON DISTILLING CO
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/new-roles-at-reefton-distilling-co
West Coast New Zealand – 3 July 2024
News
Reefton Distilling Co. transitions to whisky
westcoast.co.nz/news/reefton-distilling-co-transitions-to-whisky/
Restaurant & Café – 3 July 2024
Industry/ local/ News
New roles at Reefton
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/new-roles-at-reefton/
The Shout New Zealand – 2 July 2024
Business/ Drinks/ News/ Spirits
New appointments at Reefton Distilling Co – by Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/new-appointments-at-reefton-distilling-co/
Kia Ora magazine – July 2024
Business Briefs
Kiwi Enterprise - News from the country’s movers, shakers and innovators – by Matt Philp
Coastal Vision
Pg 80
Available via the App Store View Article
Kia Ora magazine – July 2024
Insider
Regional Flavour
Pg 123
Available via the App Store View Article
Stuff – 27 June 2024
West Coast luxury cabin an ‘unforgettable place to stay’ – by Liz Carlson
Liz Carlson enjoys a stay in ‘the town of light’
www.stuff.co.nz/travel/350196224/west-coast-luxury-cabin-unforgettable-place-stay
The Shout/ National Liquor News – 24 June 2024
News
Local focus driving gin’s recovery – By Molly Nicholas
heshout.com.au/local-focus-driving-gins-recovery/
The Shout/ National Liquor News – 20 June 2024
News/ Retail News
Can Aussie retailers capitalise on Kiwi craft? – by Molly Nicholas
theshout.com.au/national-liquor-news/can-aussie-retailers-capitalise-on-the-new-zealand-craft/
Daily Encourager – 16 June 2024
Business and Innovation/ Celebrate and honour/ Courage and initiative/ Stimulate and inform
A spirit of continuous improvement – by hope writer
dailyencourager.co.nz/a-spirit-of-continuous-improvement
National Liquor News – 6 June 2024
News/ Spirits & RTD/
Sustainability Series: Reefton Distilling is protecting its home – by Caoimhe Hanrahan-Lawrence
theshout.com.au/national-liquor-news/sustainability-series-reefton-distilling-is-protecting-its-home
Eye Magazine Collector’s Edition 11 – Winter 2024
Ice, Ice, Baby
Eye share a Little Biddy Gin – Pink cocktail
issuu.com/magazinepublishers/docs/eye_magazine_winter_2024_online_1_/122
Drinksbiz – June/ July 2024 – 4 June 2024
Reefton first NZ whisky distillery to achieve B Corp
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/db_june_july_2024_issuu/10
REX online – 17 May 2024
BREWING & DISTILLING
Reefton Distilling Co. First Whiskey Distillery In NZ To Achieve B Corp Certification – Dominic George
www.rexonline.co.nz/home/rural/2024/05/reefton-distilling-co-first-whiskey-distillery-in-nz-to-achieve-b-corp-certification.html
REX Rural Exchange – 16 May 2024
Host Dominic George chats with Patsy Bass about the latest happenings at the Distillery, including what it means for Reefton Distilling Co. becoming the first Whisky Distillery in New Zealand to achieve Bcorp certification
26:52 minutes to 34:47
omny.fm/shows/rural-exchange/rex-may-16th-bremworth-ceo-greg-smith-kate-cocks-l?in_playlist=podcast
Food & Beverage Industry News – 15 May 2024
FBIN, News, Sustainability
Reefton Distilling Co. the first NZ Whisky Distillery to achieve Bcorp certification – by Jack Lloyd
www.foodmag.com.au/reefton-distilling-co-the-first-nz-whisky-distillery-to-achieve-bcorp-certification/
Scoop – 11 May 2024
A Spirit of Continuous Improvement – Reefton Distilling Co. First NZ Whisky Distillery to Achieve Bcorp Certification
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2405/S00375/a-spirit-of-continuous-improvement-reefton-distilling-co-first-nz-whisky-distillery-to-achieve-bcorp-certification.htm
Drinksbiz – 10 May 2024
Reefton first NZ whisky distillery to achieve B Corp
www.drinksbiz.co.nz/news/reefton-first-nz-whisky-distillery-to-achieve-b-corp
Food Ticker – 10 May 2024
Reefton Distilling Co. adds B Corp certification
www.foodticker.co.nz/tag/reefton-distilling-co/
Restaurant & Café – 10 May 2024
BAR & BEVERAGE, DISTILLERIES, LOCAL, NEWS
BCORP CERTIFICATION FOR REEFTON DISTILLING CO.
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/bcorp-certification-for-reefton-distilling-co/
Stoppress – 10 May 2024
Reefton Distilling Co. first NZ whisky distillery to be Bcorp certified
stoppress.co.nz/news/reefton-distilling-co-first-nz-whisky-distillery-to-be-bcorp-certified/
Foodticker – 6 May 2024
Spirits
Reefton Founder’s Casks laid down
www.foodticker.co.nz/tag/reefton-distilling-co
Restaurant & Café – 3 May 2024
BAR & BEVERAGE, DISTILLERIES, LOCAL, NEWS
Reefton Distilling Co. welcome new cask owners
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/reefton-distilling-co-welcome-new-cask-owners
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – 2 May 2024
Emmy Award-winner and Amazing Race Host Phil Keoghan talks to Stephen Colbert about tracing his family history and his links to New Zealand’s ‘last true town’ - Reefton
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OvpFz5Chfc
03 The South Island Lifestyle Magazine – May 2024
West is best – by Tessa Lyes
Tess Lyes shares what is best about her home region, the West Coast, including Reefton Distilling Co.
Pg 54-56
www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/68696999/03-magazine-may-03-2024/54
Distiller Magazine – 30 April 2024
Australia and New Zealand: 2023 in Review – by Corinne Mossati
distilling.com/distillermagazine/year-in-review-2/
Seeds Podcast with Steven Moe – 23 April 2024
Patsy Bass on building Community in Reefton and an Intergenerational Focus through business
heseeds.nz/podcast/patsy-bass-on-building-community-in-reefton-and-an-intergenerational-focus-through-business
REX online – 4 April 2024
BREWING & DISTILLING
Reefton Distilling Co. attracting international talent in Managerial appointment
www.rexonline.co.nz/home/rural/2024/04/reefton-distilling-co-attracting-international-talent-in-managerial-appointment.html
REX Rural Exchange – 3 April 2024
Dominic George chats with scotch whisky industry expert Gareth Morgan about his new role as Distillery Manager for Reefton Distilling Co.
16:38 minutes to 32:44 minutes
omny.fm/shows/rural-exchange/rex-podcast-wednesday-3rd-april
RNZ – Nights – 2 April 2024
10:30 From Speyside to Reefton: Scotch whisky expert Gareth Morgan joins Emile Donovan
www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nights/audio/2018932554/from-speyside-to-reefton-scotch-whisky-expert-gareth-morgan
AND
www.rnz.co.nz/audio/player?audio_id=2018932554
Drinksbiz – April - May 2024
Feature – New World Whisky
A whole new world – Victoria Wells looks at how New Zealand is making its mark in this category
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/db_april_may_2024_issuu/20
Restaurant & Cafe – 28 March 2024
Bar & Beverage, Distilleries, News
Shane Edmond appointed Chairman
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/shane-edmond-appointed-chairman/
Drinksbiz – 26 March 2024
Industry News
Reefton Distilling Co. appoints Scotch expert
www.drinksbiz.co.nz/news/reefton-distilling-co-appoints-scotch-expert
AND
Drinksbiz – April/ May issue
Page 8 - issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/db_april_may_2024_issuu/8
NZBusiness – 26 March 2024
Scotch whisky expert secures key West Coast role
nzbusiness.co.nz/news/scotch-whisky-expert-secures-key-west-coast-role
Restaurant & Café – 26 March 2024
Bar & Beverage, Distilleries, News
REEFTON DISTILLING WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL EXPERT
restaurantandcafe.co.nz/reefton-distilling-welcomes-international-expert/
The Shout – 26 March 2024
DRINKS SPIRITS
Scotch Whisky industry expert appointed at West Coast distillery – by Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/scotch-whisky-industry-expert-appointed-at-west-coast-distillery
NZ Herald – 25 March 2024
Top 10 NZ Road Trips
5. Buller – including Reefton Distilling Co., the home of Little Biddy Gin
www.nzherald.co.nz/sponsored-stories/top-10-nz-road-trips/PXW3Y76SRNHQBBPYN76BHK65G4/
The Drinks Report – 25 March 2024
People/ News
Gareth Morgan appointed distillery manager, Reefton Distilling Co – by Doug Houlder
www.thedrinksreport.com/news/2024/19366-gareth-morgan-appointed-distillery-manager-reefton-distilling-co.html
The Shout - 7 March 2024
Celebrating the talented women in Aotearoa’s liquor industry – by Charlotte Cowan
www.theshout.co.nz/celebrating-kiwi-women-in-the-liquor-industry/
RNZ Nights – 5 March 2024
Economy/ Tourism
West Coast leads the country in tourism spending growth
www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/nights/audio/2018928845/west-coast-leads-the-country-in-tourism-spending-growth
And
Emile Donovan talks to Development West Coast Chief Executive Heath Milne
www.rnz.co.nz/audio/player?audio_id=2018928845
The Cellar Door: New Zealand – 27 February 2024
Season 2 – Reefton Distilling Co.
Host George Gayler continues her way down south with a stop in at Reefton at Reefton Distilling Co.
CTV+
ctvplus.org.au/episode/reefton-distilling-co-reefton-the-spirits-workshop-christchurch/
Channel 31
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxuB4v9dDRA&list=PLRLLx_SSivo5GLUuMhxdkTWxMOvlCZSLe&index=35
Development West Coast – 26 February 2024
Reefton’s population nearly triples with motorhome rally
westcoast.co.nz/news/reeftons-population-nearly-triples/
Tohu Whenua – 13 February 2024
Landmarks that tell our stories
Top 10 Heritage + Café Destinations
tohuwhenua.nz/news-stories-travel-tips/travel-tips/top-10-heritage-plus-cafe-destinations
Drinksbiz – February - March 2024
Smooth Operator
Spirits Report - Vodka
Pg 52 – Reefton Wild Rain Vodka
issuu.com/hurstcreative/docs/db_february_march_2024_issuu/52
Toast Magazine – 24 January 2024
Ten of the best New Zealand Gins
10 picks for delicious gins made here in Aotearoa – including Little Biddy Gin – Classic
toastmag.co.nz/spirits/10-kiwi-gins/
Toast – Summer 23/ Autumn 24
Entertaining
Sorbet Summer
Toast share a Little Biddy Gin – Summer cocktail
AND
Proud as Punch
Impress your mates with Reefton Distilling Co. Gin
toastmag.co.nz/recipe/recipedrinks-recipes/rose-ripple-gin-punch/
and
toastmag.co.nz/recipe/recipedrinks-recipes/citrus-sunset-gin-punch/